Roy, Many Thanks for the information, broken down into understandable language. Well, it's not just 1 gun, it's 4(!)

Seperate trips, I think.

First I have to find a competent gunsmith I can trust.

Isn't it amazing that I live in a township of Springfield, Massachusetts. Home of Smith & Wesson. Home of the first national armory appointed by George Washington. Within 6 miles of Stevens/Savage Arms. It WAS the home of the first revolver club in the country until it got closed down 5 years ago. Home of the Springfield '03 and the Garand.

And I'm scratching my head trying to find a competent gunsmith.

Times have surely changed for the worse.